Recently, I became interested
in typical 1960s 'Classic
Style' motorcycles and the
BSA Goldstar Motorcycle
is one I am considering. Its a bike that comes with a choice of optional paint schemes.
The
idea of taking it easy on country lanes to the next cafe, appeals to me
- I do love a bacon roll, or two, with a mug of tea. At present there
are numerous BSA Dealers in England but none in Scotland. A test ride
in 2023 may have to wait a while until Scottish Dealers are appointed.
The Heritage
The Heritage of
the current BSA Goldstar 650 stretches all the way back to
the 1950s and the bikes remain very similar in looks. The image below is the 1956
BSA Goldstar and the picture was taken by
Ronald Sanders
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1956 BSA Goldstar -
2023 BSA Goldstar -
The Glory Days of British Motorbikes
The Goldstar harks back to the 1950s and to a certain extent has kept
true to the 'classic' tradition of a 1950/60s motorcycle, albeit the kick
starter which has been replaced by an electric start. The 2023 Goldstar
is also water cooled instead of air cooled. Hopefully, one day the kick
starter will make a comeback on 'classic' retro styled motorbikes.
BSA Clothing
I have researched clothing and found that BSA have teamed up with Merlin
to produce a range of motorbike clothing that will soon be on display at
all BSA Dealers. I rather like the black Empire Waxed Cotton Jacket and
the black Olympia Riding Jeans to complete a retro look.
BSA Clothing
Empire Waxed Jacket
Vintage Helmet
I have researched vintage helmets and although an open face helmet is
probably the best suited for a 1950/60s riding style, I still prefer a full face
helmet to protect my chin. I finally settled on the
Bell Culture Classic Bullitt Range
which offered a more rounded 'vintage' feature and comes with a flip up visor.
My current choice is the Bell Cruiser 2023 Bullitt Helmet as shown below -
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